Boxing: Amir Khan loses appeal over Peterson loss

British fighter Amir Khan has lost his appeal over his controversial loss to Lamont Peterson in Washington which cost him his IBF and WBA light-welterweight titles.

British fighter Amir Khan has lost his appeal over his controversial loss to Lamont Peterson in Washington which cost him his IBF and WBA light-welterweight titles.

Amir Khan

Khan was penalised two points by referee Joe Cooper for pushing -- charges that the Englishman denied. But on Sunday the International Boxing Federation (IBF) said they were happy with the decision taken by the referee.